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X-RAY TECHNOLOGY ( One Year Course )
Syllabus & Curriculum
Of
X-Ray and ECG Technician Course ( One Year )
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1- To impart foundational knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology, enabling students to understand the clinical relevance of diagnostic imaging and ECG interpretation.
2- To dedevelop proficiency in operating X-ray and ECG equipment, including both conventional and digital systems (CR/DR, ECG, Machines, TMT systems, etc.).
3- To ensure competence in positioning patients correctly for various radiographic views, understanding their comfort, safety, and diagnostic requirements.
4- To train students in ECG lead placement, signal acquisition, and identification of normal and abnormal rhythms, including arrhythmias and myocardial infractions.
5- To develop strong understanding of radiation physics and radiation safety principles, including the ALARA principle, shielding practices, and protection guidelines.
6- To enable students to perform and assist in specialized radiographic procedures, such as barium studies, IVP, HSG, and portable X-rays in emergency/ICU settings.
7- To provide essential knowledge of darkroom procedures, image processing, film handling, and digital image acquisition, storage, and sharing (PACS & DICOM).
8- To cultivate skills for working in multidisciplinary clinical teams, coordinating with radiologists, physicians, cardiologists, and nurses.
9- To encourage adherence to medical ethics, professional behavior, and patient confidentiality, as per healthcare standards.
10- To enhance critical thinking and decision-making abilities in selecting appropriate radiographic techniques and responding to emergency situations.
11- To equip students with knowledge of quality control procedures, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting in diagnostic imaging and ECG labs.
12- To prepare students for real-world clinical settings through supervised internships, enabling hands-on experience with patients, equipment, and hospital documentation.
13- To build soft skills such as communication, empathy, teamwork, and time management, essential for dealing with patients and healthcare teams effectively.
14- To develop the ability to maintain medical records, interpret basic diagnostic findings, and support physicians in clinical decision-making.
15- To train students to follow infection control protocols, hygiene standards, and biomedical waste disposal procedures in diagnostic departments.
Course Semesters / Course Modules
Semester 1 : Fundamentals of Radiology & ECG
Module 1 : Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Duration : Four weeks
Type : Theory + Practical
Objective : To provide foundational knowledge of the structure and function of the human body systems relevant to radiology and ECG practice.
Module 2 : Introduction to Radiology
Duration : Six Weeks
Type : Theory + Practical
Objective : To introduce the student to the history, types, and basic physics of X-rays and familiarize with radiology equipment.
Module 3 : Basics of ECG & Cardiac Anatomy
Duration : Six Weeks
Type : Theory + Practical
Objective : To teach the anatomical and electrical concepts of the heart and prepare students to perform and interpret basic ECGs.
Module 4 : Patient Care & Positioning
Duration : Four Weeks
Type : Theory + Practical
Objective : To teach proper patient preparation, handling, and positioning techniques for radiographic procedures.
Semester 2 : Introduction to Imaging Techniques & Clinical Practice
Module 5 : Radiation Safety & Ethics
Duration : Four Weeks
Type : Theory + Practical
Objective : To promote safe practices in radiation exposure and build awareness of ethical conduct in patient care.
Module 6 : X-ray Techniques - I
Duration : Eight Weeks
Type : Theory + Practical
Objective : To train in radiographic techniques for imaging the chest, skull, limbs, and basic spinal projections.
Module 7 : ECG Interpretation Basics
Duration : Six Weeks
Type : Theory + Practical
Objective : To enable recognition of basic ECG patterns and
abnormalities.
Module 8 : Darkroom Techniques & Image Processing
Duration : Four Weeks
Type : Theory + Practical
Objective : To introduce students to manual and digital image processing and film handling techniques.
Scheme of Examination
Module 9 : Clinical Lab Internship / Case Exposure
Duration : Six Weeks
Objective : To provide basic hands-on exposure to routine X- ray and ECG procedures under supervision and develop patient handling skills.